Alginic Acid (NA) + Aluminium Hydroxide (NA) + Magnesium (NA) + Simethicone (NA)

Alginic Acid (NA) + Aluminium Hydroxide (NA) + Magnesium (NA) + Simethicone (NA) is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, and bloating. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas.

Alginic Acid (NA) + Aluminium Hydroxide (NA) + Magnesium (NA) + Simethicone (NA) is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are diarrhea and constipation. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

• Acidity
• Stomach ulcers
• Bloating

Acidity
Alginic Acid (NA) + Aluminium Hydroxide (NA) + Magnesium (NA) + Simethicone (NA) relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Stomach ulcers
Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Alginic Acid (NA) + Aluminium Hydroxide (NA) + Magnesium (NA) + Simethicone (NA) reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Alginic Acid (NA) + Aluminium Hydroxide (NA) + Magnesium (NA) + Simethicone (NA) as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

Bloating
Bloating refers to excessive buildup of gas in our stomach due to abnormal muscle movement in our stomach and intestines. Alginic Acid (NA) + Aluminium Hydroxide (NA) + Magnesium (NA) + Simethicone (NA) improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent bloating.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce bloating. Eat healthy, avoid spicy or oily food, exercise daily for at least 30 minutes and do not overeat.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Catoxymag N

• Constipation
• Diarrhea

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Alginic Acid (NA) + Aluminium Hydroxide (NA) + Magnesium (NA) + Simethicone (NA) is to be taken with food.

Alginic Acid (NA) + Aluminium Hydroxide (NA) + Magnesium (NA) + Simethicone (NA) is a combination of four medicines: Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium, Simethicone and Alginic Acid. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium neutralize the excess acid in stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas. Alginic acid forms a thick foam in the stomach which acts as a barrier to reflux (acid going up to the food pipe).

• Alginic Acid (NA) + Aluminium Hydroxide (NA) + Magnesium (NA) + Simethicone (NA) is used to treat acidity, bloating, and stomach ulcers.

• This medicine can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines, especially certain antibiotics. Avoid taking any other medicine within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take Alginic Acid (NA) + Aluminium Hydroxide (NA) + Magnesium (NA) + Simethicone (NA).

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks of taking this medicine.

• Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines which thin the blood (anticoagulants, e.g., warfarin).

• Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity and bloating:

  1. Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water
  2. Avoid spicy and fatty fried food
  3. Lose weight if you are obese
  4. If you are a smoker, consider giving up
  5. Don't drink too much alcohol
  6. Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.

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